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Posted: May 01 2018 at 3:53am |
[Technophobe: Get your pets vaccinated folks! You may be safe, but to mans best friend this is a killer.]
Helping Hounds Dog Rescue temporarily shut down due to diseaseby CNYCentral Tuesday, May 1st 2018 DEWITT, N.Y. — Helping Hounds Dog Rescue will be temporarily closing to assess a recent confirmed case of canine distemper, a serious viral disease. According to Kathy Gilmour, the shelter's executive director, there have been outbreaks of the disease throughout the United States. Many have been attributed to unvaccinated pets, as well as wildlife displaced during the severe hurricane season last fall. While Gilmour said all dogs
at Helping Hounds are vaccinated for distemper prior to their adoption,
the vaccination is not effective for dogs that had already been
infected or have a weakened immune system. “As
an organization that puts first the health and well-being of our dogs,
as well as, the safety of our community, we are taking every precaution
to assess possible causes and prevent additional cases,” Gilmour said.
“During the temporary closure will be working closely with the
veterinarians from Cornell University Shelter Medicine who will guide us
with their expertise. In addition, we have consulted with the ASPCA
and local veterinarians. Working together, we will take any necessary
steps to prevent further spreading of the disease. Our dogs are family,
and they deserve our full love and attention on this matter.” The temporary closure will begin immediately until further notice. During this time, dogs will not be adopted out of or brought into Helping Hounds. Source: http://cnycentral.com/news/local/helping-hounds-dog-rescue-temporarily-shut-down-due-to-disease |
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